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Introducing the LDPE degrading microbes of sedimentary systems: from dumpsite to laboratory

Environmental Science Advances 2025 3 citations ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count.
Anita Tirkey, Lata Sheo Bachan Upadhyay

Summary

This study identified and characterized low-density polyethylene (LDPE)-degrading microbes from dumpsite sedimentary systems, isolating bacteria capable of utilizing LDPE as a carbon source—providing a starting point for developing biological solutions to plastic pollution remediation.

Polymers

Plastic pollution is a growing environmental concern, necessitating sustainable degradation solutions.

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